Tips For Better Balance Falls are a real threat to our health, especially as we age. The Institut national de la santé publique du Québec has recently published a report indicating that 19,087 seniors had to be hospitalized following a fall in 2016. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these people see their
The Important Role Muscles Play in Joint Health Do you know that the human body has over 640 muscles, all with different functions? In particular, let us think of the heart muscles (which perform a fairly obvious function), but also of the muscles, which, in combination with our joints, allow
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older “Better late than never”. This saying is perfectly in line with the idea of doing physical activity. We often hear that, if you are 50 or older, it is too late to start a fitness program, or to simply playing
Runners … kick-start your knees! Spring is finally knocking at the door! For many runners, this season is a synonym of new challenges on the way. But, for some other, knee pain will probably be part of the journey. “Runner’s Knee” is the most common issue experienced by runners, and
Poor Posture: Its Effects on Joint Health Our sedentary lifestyle, bad habits, overwork and aging are all factors that can affect our posture in the long term. Poor posture can lead to pain and even damage in your back and to your entire musculoskeletal system. Thus, the effects of poor
Pain should not stop you from moving! A passionate sportsman, without being a great athlete, you never miss an opportunity to move. Cycling, running and cross-country skiing are ways for you to keep both, your shape and your morale up. Nevertheless, in recent years, small sores attributable to your active
Osteoporosis: Also a Risk to Men’s Health Many people believe that osteoporosis is a health problem that only affects women, especially postmenopausal women. However, Osteoporosis Canada, an organization whose mission is to raise awareness and prevent the disease, estimates that 1 in 5 Canadian men will suffer a fracture due
Osteoporosis: 7 myths and realities Osteoporosis is a condition affecting bone tissue and causes a loss of its mass. Thus, the bones become porous and therefore more fragile. But even if we hear more and more about osteoporosis and we have a better knowledge of this disease some myths persists.
L’arthrose : seulement une maladie touchant les plus âgés ? Is osteoarthritis (OA) a disease that only affects the elderly, or is it more of a preconceived notion that is too widespread among the population? To set the record straight, the Genacol team presents some important facts and figures about OA
Osteoarthritis: natural solutions against pain According to the Arthritis Society of Canada, one in seven Canadians has osteoarthritis. While there is no cure for this degenerative disease, there are ways to manage the symptoms and keep your joints healthy longer. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease and is
